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Czech Republic Reveals NHL-Packed Roster for 2026 Olympics

1/6/2026

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The Czech Republic unveiled its 2026 Cortina-Milan Winter Olympics hockey roster, naming three NHL goaltenders: Lukas Dostal, Karel Vejmelka, and Dan Vladar.
The squad includes 12 NHL players, including Martin Necas and David Pastrnak, but Filip Chytil will miss the Games with a concussion.
The Czech roster lists only two NHL defensemen.
The team opens on February 12, 2026 against Canada in Group A with France and Switzerland.

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The Czech Republic unveiled its 2026 Cortina-Milan Winter Olympics hockey roster, naming three NHL goaltenders: Lukas Dostal, Karel Vejmelka, and Dan Vladar.
The squad includes 12 NHL players, including Martin Necas and David Pastrnak, but Filip Chytil will miss the Games with a concussion.
The Czech roster lists only two NHL defensemen.
The team opens on February 12, 2026 against Canada in Group A with France and Switzerland.